New Season, New Skills: Explore Fall Art Classes From Smithsonian Associates

Join a vibrant creative community this fall—no matter your skill level or location

Whether you want to tap into your creative side for the first time or expand your existing skills, there’s no better way to do it than with a Smithsonian Associates’ studio arts program. This fall choose from over 90 online and in-person offerings that cover just about every area you can imagine, from drawing to fiber arts, mixed media to painting, and calligraphy to photography.

Among all those programs, more than half are brand-new. They include Still Life Charcoal Drawing, Landscapes in Collage and Mixed Media, The Science of Mixing Paint and Constructing Quilts from Vintage Textiles.

Classes are guided by professional artists and experienced educators who create a supportive and stimulating atmosphere for learning and discovery. Small class sizes allow for highly personalized one-on-one guidance from instructors. Individual and group critiques help students develop their techniques and personal vision. Interaction with fellow participants plays a key role in each class, too: Students tell us they love both the creative and the social aspects of working together.

This fall take your place in—and contribute to—a vibrant creative community. To view all upcoming programs in the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.  

Lauren Lyons | Read More

Lauren Lyons is a public affairs specialist at Smithsonian Associates.